Milliner (Hat maker) apprentice

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious, highly motivated, self-initiative individual who will take on the role of an apprentice/intern milliner (Hat Maker) at a luxury British goods company based around Cambridge.

The apprenticeship role on offer is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the mechanics involved in driving a successful luxury goods company.

If you want to do something creative, have good practical skills and can pay close attention to fine detail, a career at Swaine Adeney Brigg may give you the chance you've looking for.

As a Swaine Adeney Brigg milliner/hat-maker you will:
- estimate costs for materials and manufacturing
- find suppliers of fabric and trimmings
- hand make hats using techniques like ‘blocking’ to shape the hat
- supervise the production of your hats
- meeting clients individually to take measurements and arrange fittings

You can also use your craft skills to make and repair specialist products and equipment. You will use hand and machine tools, including cutting and paring knives, edge shaves, pricking frames and awls. You might also use computer aided design (CAD) software to make up patterns, particularly when creating made-to-measure items.

Remuneration:
TBD

Company background:
Swaine Adeney Brigg is a manufacturer of luxury British leather goods, umbrellas and hats. The company was first established in 1750 as a whip maker. Since then, the group has produced many iconic products, such as the Poets hat worn by Indiana Jones, the James Bond Attaché case and the bulletproof umbrellas seen in the recent film 'Kingsman' staring Colin Firth. There are a lot of changes happening to the company in 2016, so now is an exciting time to join and play a role in the growth and development of Swaine Adeney Brigg.

Website: http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/swaine-adeney-brigg

If you are interested or have any questions, don't hesitate in getting in contact. Please send a CV and a cover letter.

Desired profile

Many milliners who work have a foundation degree, HND or degree in a relevant subject such as fashion, design or millinery. You may still be able to work as a hat designer or milliner without a degree if you’ve got practical millinery skills, have creative flair and a good understanding of current trends.

We are especially interested in candidates with the ability to design and create new hat styles.